Assistant Sports Performance Coach

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Sports Performance Coach to support student‑athletes through performance and wellness initiatives at our Rogers Park‑Lake Shore campus. The role emphasizes feedback, safe training, and program design that respects NCAA rules.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of collegiate coaching experience, with CSCS & CPR certifications preferred. This full‑time role collaborates with the athletics department to advance competitive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides specific feedback to student athletes of their performance relative to department standards.
• Creates a positive culture of physical and mental well‑being for teams and student‑athletes.
• Provides injury‑profile based, outcome‑driven training programs.
• Fosters a positive atmosphere and promotes dedication to the program with coaching staff.
• Educates athletes on weight room rules, safety procedures and training techniques.
• Schedules workouts according to in‑season and off‑season priorities with head coaches.
• Coordinates with sports medicine staff on rehabilitative efforts for injured athletes.
• Performs administrative duties including maintaining athlete records and daily communications.
• Educates athletes on proper nutrition and supplements; provides referrals when needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe weight room environment.
• Produces winter and summer training manuals for all teams.
• Continuously raises the bar of excellence for every athlete.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

NCAA rules knowledge

MVC rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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Assistant Sports Performance Coach

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title ASSISTANT COACH Position Number 8101126 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name ATHLETICS Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the department’s standards.
• Creates a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams he/she works with and all Loyola University Chicago student-athletes.
• Provides SAs with outcome driven programs based on the injury profile and physical demands of the sport.
• Fosters a positive atmosphere and promote dedication to the program through interaction with the coaching staff and SAs.
• Educate all athletes on the rules of the weight room, safety procedures, and proper training techniques.
• Schedule all workouts according to priority of in-season and off-season training with the cooperation of all the head coaches.
• Coordinate with and assist the sports medicine staff in rehabilitative efforts for injured athletes.
• Perform administrative duties that include maintenance of athlete records, returning phone calls/emails and basic daily operations
• Educate athletes on proper nutrition and supplementation and provide referrals where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and safe weight room environment.
• Provide winter and summer break training manuals for all sports teams.
• Continue to raise the bar of excellence for every athlete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• CSCS & CPR certification

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Lighting, Heating, Noise, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Salary

Open Date 11/13/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,763/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $50,070/ann

About Loyola University Chicago

About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why do you want to work at Loyola University Chicago?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Optional Documents

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